David Greig – the Sign returns
The old presumed lost David Greig shop sign at Coldharbour Lane makes a spectactular return,
cleaned and restored. Located at 232 Coldharbour Lane, it was the home of David Greig
Butchers. Well done to all responsible.
For a read of my original David Greig post in Loughborough Junction blog, click here
https://loughborough-junction.org/2017/01/01/david-greig-grocers/
These photos/postcards are all looking north just down from Loughborough Junction, with Wyck Gardens and Loughborough Farm on the left and right respectively.
The first image is a Card House Postcard no 19059, titled Loughboro’ Rd, SW. Sent to me by Brian Beckett. Dated 1914.
You can click on the image for a slightly bigger version.
The second image is a photo taken by Brian in 1960. Taken from the same viewpoint as the 1914 postcard above.
The new Loughborough Estate had been built some 3/4 years before. As Brian said in his email, he took this shot because the cobbled stone blocks of the old horse drawn taxi rank were still then in place.
Brian goes on to say that on the bombed out corner of Foxley Road and Camberwell New Road , a Mercedes Benz dealership was opened in the early 1950’s both for sales and service. Mostly service as there were few sales, however lots of servicing of pre war vehicles and those imported from Germany by returning serviceman. The mechanics often used the long straight Loughborough Road to test the vehicles, often at speed. Much to the delight of the pupils at Loughborough Central school.
Brian lived on Fairburn Road just beyond Five Ways from 1941 through to 1970.
The final photo was taken by Loughborough Junction blog on 2nd May 2021. A rare moment with no traffic on what is generally a very busy road.
The Green, Camberwell, Albert Flint, postcard posted June 1918
Camberwell Green, photographer unknown, posted August 1910
Camberwell Green (111) postcard by C Russell & Co, posted August 1908
In Camberwell Green, Albert Flint, posted August 1909
The Green, Camberwell with YMCA Hut in background, Photographer unknown, posted January 1928
These postcards have been digitally enhanced by Nick Stevens, March 2021
A very enjoyable Sunday walk with friends : Camberwell Church Tree Walk starting on Camberwell Green. The walk provided by the Camberwell Society.
Taken during my weekly, almost daily walks around Ruskin Park, summer 2020.
Loughborough-junction.org, my blog about our local home and surrounding parts have just had it’s 10,000th visitor and nearly 22,000 views. We have been posting since April 2015.
Looking forward to the next 5 years.
John
These postcards mostly date from 1900 through 1926. They were taken and published by The Local View Publishing, Albert Flint, Stengel & Co, GR Rogers, Harold North & Co & AFC. Click on image to see a larger view.
In the last few days, some lovely new planters have appeared in Loughborough Junction, just by the entrance to Loughborough Junction railway station. A collaboration between Loughborough Junction Action Group, Father Nature and Poroban.
https://www.poroban.com/lj-greenlink
The LJ4D project, the modelling of early Loughborough Junction is a fantastic project to map out the evolving streetscape of Loughborough junction. Starting with Loughborough Junction Railway Station, taking in the Loughborough Junction central block including the Loughborough Park Congregational Chapel and Herne Hill Road.
Two paintings by Rosie Woods featuring Ruskin Park, undated.
Ruskin Park Pond
Ruskin Park.
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